The International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR) is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to reducing poverty and conserving the environment through pro-poor trade in bamboo and rattan. INBAR was established in 1997 and represents a growing number of member countries all over the world. Headquarters are in China and there are regional offices in Ghana, Ethiopia, India and Ecuador. INBAR connects a global network of governmental, non-governmental, corporate and community partners in over 50 countries.